The European Commission’s decision on Apple’s tax deals in Ireland sent shockwaves across the world this week, after the Irish government was ordered to collect up to $14.5 billion in back taxes from the company. Both Apple and Ireland have said they’ll appeal the decision, with CEO Tim Cook writing a lengthy letter in defense of the company’s tax practices.
Experts say the decision could mark a shift in how the EU polices so-called sweetheart tax deals for multinational companies, following similar decisions against Amazon and Starbucks. But the Apple dispute has recently entered the political realm, as well — and it won’t be settled anytime soon.
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